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[19 Jun 2013 | No Comment | ]
Review, Before/After Mascara Comparison Photos: Physicians Formula Youthful Wear Youth-Boosting Dark Circle Corrector + Concealer, Organic Wear Jumbo Lash Mascara

Any eye look isn’t complete without a great concealer to start and a mascara to finish. Physicians Formula Organic Wear Jumbo Lash Mascara ($9.95) and Youthful Wear Youth-Boosting Dark Circle Corrector + Concealer ($12.99) will have your peepers looking bright-eyed and wide-awake!

Before any eyeshadow or liner, it is important to conceal all of those imperfections: dark circles, fine lines/wrinkles, bags, puffiness, etc. The Youth-Boosting Dark Circle Corrector + Concealer provides long-wearing, hypoallergenic, fragrance- and paraben-free coverage while simultaneously addressing dark circles and signs of aging.
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After

The dual-ended concealer has a Yellow …

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[18 Jun 2013 | 5 Comments | ]
Makeup Review, Swatches: Laura Geller Supercharged Fortified Under Make-Up Primer, BB Cream All-In-One Skin-Perfecting Beauty Balm SPF 21, Baked ImPRESSions Matte Bronzer With Brush

With words like SUPERCHARGED and SKIN-PERFECTING, you know Laura Geller has some amazing products in store for us! First up is Laura Geller’s latest addition to her well-loved and award-winning Spackle collection: Supercharged Fortified Under Make-Up Primer ($32.00).

Packed with active skincare ingredients like wine extract, DC detoxdefense (a powerful cocktail of vitamins, minerals and amino acids) aloe, beet root, white tea extract and more to work together to prevent free radical damage, provide healthy looking skin and promote skin elasticity with age-fighting properties.
The lightweight, emollient formula comes out of a …

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[18 Jun 2013 | No Comment | ]
Review, Before/After Photos, Swatches: Ciaté Corrupted Neons Manicure Set: How To Apply Glow-In-The-Dark Neon Nail Polish

Being that I had such a ball with both the Chalkboard and Very Colourfoil Manicure Sets from Ciaté, I actually requested to try out this new Corrupted Neons Manicure Set ($25.00)!
My daughter and I tend to write words with invisible ink like Trust, Faith, etc. on our inner arms, so I already had a black light to see the glowing effect!

Hot neon shades by day light up the night, with the corrupted top coat allowing the polish to glow under UV lights. I know other companies have created cosmetics to …

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[17 Jun 2013 | One Comment | ]
Makeup Review, Before/After Photos, Swatches: Smashbox Heat Wave EyeShadow Palette, Mega-Juicy Lip Gloss Set: Summer 2013 Collection

Turn up the HEAT this summer with Smashbox Cosmetics! Introducing the Heat Wave Eye Shadow Palette ($48.00) and Lip Gloss Set ($29.00) that will have your eyes shimmering with the hottest cool and neutral shades, while your lips look mega-juicy with four turned-up glosses to choose from!

This durable eye palette comes with 10 eyeshadows ranging from semi-mattes to shimmers. A full-sized mirror the size of the palette allows you to touch-up or apply your shadow on-the-go, while the dual-sided brush is perfect for sweeping and smudging.

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[17 Jun 2013 | 5 Comments | ]
Review, Before/After Mascara Comparison Photos, Swatches: elf cosmetics Studio Baked Eyeshadow Palette, Lip Balm SPF 15, Lash Extending, Tone Correcting Powder, Complete Coverage Concealer

Iʼve been going through some sort of e.l.f (EyesLipsFace) craze lately. I recently found out that my local stores (such as Target, Marshals, Rue21, Ross and Walmart) all carry e.l.f products now!
I couldn’t pass up on the opportunity, because they had mostly everything that I wanted! If you are new to the e.l.f brand, its products range from $1 to around $20 — dirt-cheap makeup that works really well for the price. So, if you ever need a quick mascara or eyeliner check out this brand. I would like to …

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[16 Jun 2013 | One Comment | ]
Makeup Review, Swatches: Eye Majic Instant Eyeshadow – How To Apply Without A Brush

Everyone loves the look of a smoky eye, but sometimes it can take a lot of work with all the blending and the need for a light hand. Here at BeautyStat we found these new revolutionary eyeshadow applicators that work just like a tattoo (for your eyes — temporary, of course!).

Get an instant eyeliner and lipstick look with Violent Lips and Eyes appliqués reviewed —>HERE!
Eye Majic ($19.95 +S&H; Kit of 16 applications) is the revolutionary eyeshadow applicator that makes achieving a professional-quality look as easy as one simple swipe. Available …

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[14 Jun 2013 | 2 Comments | ]
Trend Review 2013: LensCrafters Rx Designer Sunglasses, Styles: How To Protect Your Eyes From UVA/UVB Rays

We’ve all seen the articles last month on sun tanning and skin safety. What many people forget is the major importance of eye health. Sun damage also leads to those unsightly crow’s feet and wrinkles, ladies (believe that!).
Ever thought about drinking your wrinkles, crow’s feet away? Learn about the Nectar Hydrolyzed Collagen Drink —> HERE!
Since my teen years, I have been a huge fan of sunglasses; I feel that they are a major accessory that makes quite the fashion statement. I never leave home without them. Even if it’s raining, …

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[14 Jun 2013 | 4 Comments | ]
Makeup Review, Swatches: CARGO Route 66 Road Trip Kit: TexasLiner Liquid, EyeShadow Singles, Lip Gloss

Now we can all can get our “beauty” kicks on Route 66 with CARGO Cosmetic‘s latest Limited Edition Route 66 Road Trip Kit ($34.00)!

Inspired by a road trip along Route 66, CARGO brings this minimal yet bold look for eyes that are washed in a champagne tone, while lashes and brows are lined with a thick swipe of pure black pigment.
Lashes are both long and strong, and just by seeing the fun wristlet design the products come in brings me back to my college road trip days — flooding my mind with wonderful memories.
The …

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[13 Jun 2013 | 11 Comments | ]
Review, Before/After Photos: Mē Smooth Hair Removal System: Best Device For All Skintones: Underarms, Bikini Line, Legs, Arms

Who wouldn’t want to be hair-free in just 7 weeks? After years of shaving and waxing to achieve smooth, hair-free results, I contemplated laser treatments (for my underarms and bikini area) but it’s just too darn expensive!

Well, about 4 weeks ago I received a great gift to test out: the revolutionary Mē Smooth System! ($395.00 at www.mepower.com Sephora and QVC). This is the FIRST FDA-cleared, dermatologist-approved and clinically proven hair removal system that is safe for ALL SKINTONES.

Even those with the darkest skintone can use this system. The Mē Smooth …

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[13 Jun 2013 | 4 Comments | ]
Review, Swatches: Clarins Splendours Summer 2013 Collection: Wonder Mascara, Instant Smooth Crystal Lip Gel, Balm, Bronzing Compact, Shimmer Oil, Eye Liner

Capture the golden flecks of summer with Clarins Splendours Summer 2013 Colour Collection!
With a shimmery body oil that illuminates skin, a collection of four harmonious brown, gold and pink eyeshadows, an elongating water-proof mascara, a bronzing compact that allows skin to look either sun-kissed or très soleil and crystalline glaze lipsticks and glosses that condition and add immense shine to lips — you’ll be feeling like a bronzed goddess in no time!

Splendours Summer Bronzing Compact ($35.00)
This generously sized bronzing compact boasts a Mineral Sunlight Complex that allows for mineral pigments …